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More perceiving than seeing.

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Posted by Morris McClung on August 22, 2011 at 11:20 PM
More perceiving than seeing.
Dictionary.com defines perceiving as "becoming aware of something by means of the senses." I shot these recently and for this group I tried with each one to attain something different. Something more from a perception than from seeing each object. Hopefully you will "see" what I was aiming for. :biggrin:

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris
Posted by Morris McClung on August 22, 2011 at 11:22 PM
#2 You can't help but get a warm fuzzy feeling around sunflowers on a summer's day.
Posted by Morris McClung on August 22, 2011 at 11:23 PM
#3 Sometimes the color is overpowering, and it needs to be removed to see the light.
Posted by Morris McClung on August 22, 2011 at 11:25 PM
#4 And sometimes it blinds to the eye.
Posted by Morris McClung on August 22, 2011 at 11:27 PM
#5 And sometimes the elements, like rain, get in the way of our seeing.

Last one, and thanks for looking and making any comments. :wavey:
Posted by Bret Edge on August 23, 2011 at 8:43 AM
These are all really good, Morris. I *really* like #5, though. Very original and interesting image. Nice work! :toast:
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 23, 2011 at 9:35 AM
These are all absolutely stunning, Morris! Very, very artistically insightful. Most have an ethereal, painterly effect that really highlights your goal of feel over see.
Posted by Stan Rose on August 23, 2011 at 10:46 AM
I agree with Todd--Mind Blowing! I hope you post one of these on ESS/landscape, cause id love to see how many folks there appreciate true art :wink: My faves are 2 & 3--3 is brilliant, masterful, inspiring, ill run out of adjectives so simply accept: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Lynn Scott on August 23, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Nice shots all. I really like #3 very unique and different. Well done!
Posted by Doug Koepsel on August 23, 2011 at 11:19 AM
I guess one cannot say "well seen" for these then :wink:
I like how the oof background of #2 draws attention to the sunflowers, but still supplies a recognizable background and landbase.

But #3 is definitely my favorite of these perceptions. :toast:
Posted by Art Escobado on August 23, 2011 at 12:40 PM
You have a painter's touch!
Posted by Grant Collier on August 23, 2011 at 2:59 PM
Nice images! I agree that #3 is superb.
Posted by Dan Walters on August 23, 2011 at 10:51 PM
Very nice! Love the simplicity in #4.
Posted by John Mumaw on August 23, 2011 at 11:23 PM
Congratulations on unleashing your creativity, Morris! These are all very, very good.
I'm especially fond of #'s 3 & 5. Keep your perceptions sharp, amigo!
Posted by Jackson Frishman on August 24, 2011 at 12:04 PM
You often perceive things I never would, Morris. These are all great, but 1 and 3 are my picks.
Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on August 24, 2011 at 4:23 PM
Some very nice and unique images Morris.
Posted by Paul Martin on August 24, 2011 at 5:16 PM
Wow, really interesting and artistic interpretations -- I dig them all!
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on August 25, 2011 at 3:49 PM
Great set of images - the 3rd one is mindblowing ..
Posted by Jack Brauer on August 28, 2011 at 7:47 PM
I always dig seeing your unique visions! #2 really evokes those feelings as you've described (and I was writing that before I read your caption).